Transportation H-1B Sponsorship Jobs in Ohio
Ohio's transportation sector spans logistics hubs in Columbus and Cleveland, freight operations along major I-70 and I-71 corridors, and supply chain infrastructure tied to manufacturers like Honda and Ford. Companies including Norfolk Southern, Werner Enterprises, and DHL have sponsored H-1B visa workers for engineering, planning, and operations roles across the state.
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INTRODUCTION
It's more than a job
As part of the Contract Logistics team at Kuehne+Nagel, you will play a key role in designing, managing, and optimizing solutions that keep goods moving efficiently. Whether you’re leading a team, engineering processes, or driving projects, your work ensures that our customers’ products are stored, handled, and delivered with precision. From everyday essentials to seasonal items, what we do in Contract Logistics impacts businesses and communities around the world. At Kuehne+Nagel, your contribution goes far beyond the warehouse—it helps shape the flow of global trade.
As a Cycle Counter with Cherry/Order Picker Experience at Kuehne+Nagel, you will help ensure physical inventory matches system records while safely moving and accessing products throughout the distribution center. Your attention to detail, equipment skills, and commitment to accuracy will directly support customer satisfaction and operational performance.
You will perform scheduled and ad hoc cycle counts, research inventory discrepancies, complete authorized system transactions, and operate a reach truck to access products stored at height. Working closely with inventory control and warehouse operations, you will help identify root causes and prevent recurring inventory errors. You will also work a 1st shift schedule and will be paid weekly at $22.50 per hour. Come join our team at Kuehne+Nagel!!!
HOW YOU CREATE IMPACT
- Perform scheduled cycle counts, location audits, and inventory verifications in accordance with customer and company requirements.
- Operate a cherry/order picker safely to access, retrieve, relocate, and verify inventory stored in elevated rack locations.
- Research inventory discrepancies by reviewing physical stock, warehouse locations, labels, system transactions, and supporting documentation.
- Complete authorized inventory adjustments, transfers, status changes, and reconciliations accurately and promptly.
- Verify item numbers, quantities, lot or serial information, expiration dates, inventory status, and storage locations as required.
- Use RF scanners, warehouse management systems, spreadsheets, count sheets, and reporting tools to record and validate inventory information.
- Identify and report damaged products, incorrect labels, mixed inventory, location errors, and other conditions affecting inventory accuracy.
- Additional responsibilities as needed to support business needs.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- High school diploma or equivalent required.
- 1+ year of experience in inventory control, cycle counting, warehousing, distribution, logistics, or third-party logistics (3PL) preferred.
- Previous hands-on experience operating a cherry/order picker in a warehouse or distribution center environment required.
- Experience performing cycle counts, inventory research, reconciliation, location audits, or physical inventories preferred.
- Experience using warehouse management systems (WMS), RF scanners, inventory systems, or related technology preferred.
- Ability to stand, walk, bend, lift, and work at elevated rack locations while operating a reach truck in accordance with job requirements.
- Ability to work the assigned schedule, including overtime, weekends, or holidays based on operational needs.
- Occasional lifting will be required up to 50 lbs.
WHAT'S IN IT FOR YOU
At Kuehne+Nagel, we strive daily to inspire, empower, and deliver not only to our customers, but also to our colleagues. We offer a dynamic global work environment with opportunities for excellent training programs and career mobility. Base wage is part of a competitive total rewards package that includes health and welfare benefits, a 401(k) retirement savings plan, tuition reimbursement, and incentive compensation for eligible roles. Individual pay may vary from the target range and is determined by a number of factors, including experience, skills, job location, internal pay equity, and other relevant business considerations. Kuehne+Nagel reviews pay ranges regularly to ensure competitive and fair pay based on industry market data. #LI-(On-Site)
Kuehne+Nagel participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S. Employers can only use E-Verify once you have accepted a job offer and completed the Form I-9.
Individuals with a disability who require reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or interview process may contact us by sending an email to kn.taaccommodations.com.
Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools may be used to support portions of the recruitment process, such as reviewing application materials or assisting with scheduling. These tools analyze information to help inform decision-making; however, all hiring decisions are made by human reviewers.
This position relates to an available role and not a future talent pool.
WHO WE ARE
Logistics shapes everyday life - from the goods we consume to the healthcare we rely on. At Kuehne+Nagel, your work goes beyond logistics; it enables both ordinary and special moments in the lives of people around the world.
As a global leader with a strong heritage and a vision to move the world forward, we offer a safe, stable environment where your career can make a real difference. Whether we help deliver life-saving medicines, develop sustainable transportation solutions or support our local communities, your career will contribute to more than you can imagine.
EEO STATEMENT
Kuehne+Nagel is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity (“EEO”) and to compliance with all federal, state, and local laws that prohibit workplace discrimination and unlawful retaliation.
Kuehne+Nagel strictly prohibits all discrimination on the basis of race, ancestry, color, age, national origin, ethnicity, religious creed or belief, physical or mental disability, marital or familial status, legally protected medical condition, genetic information, military or veteran status, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical condition), gender (including gender identity and gender expression), sexual orientation, citizenship status, protected activity (such as opposition to or reporting of prohibited discrimination or harassment).
Kuehne+Nagel will also make reasonable accommodations for disabled applicants and employees, including accommodations for pregnancy and childbirth, and for the sincerely held religious beliefs of applicants and employees depending upon individual circumstances unless such accommodation would create an undue hardship on Kuehne+Nagel.
H-1B Transportation Job Roles in Ohio
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Search Transportation Jobs in OhioTransportation H-1B Sponsorship Jobs in Ohio: Frequently Asked Questions
Which transportation companies in Ohio sponsor H-1B visas?
Ohio-based and regional transportation employers with H-1B visa sponsorship history include Norfolk Southern, CSX Transportation, DHL, and logistics operations tied to major manufacturers like Honda of America and Ford. Columbus-headquartered logistics firms and freight brokerages have also filed H-1B petitions for engineering and operations roles. Sponsorship patterns vary by employer size, role type, and annual hiring cycles, so researching individual companies through DOL disclosure data is the most reliable approach.
Which Ohio cities have the most transportation H-1B sponsorship jobs?
Columbus leads Ohio for transportation H-1B activity, driven by its position as a major freight and logistics hub at the intersection of I-70 and I-71. Cleveland supports rail, port, and supply chain roles connected to Great Lakes shipping. Toledo's proximity to Detroit auto manufacturing creates demand for logistics and supply chain professionals. Cincinnati rounds out the top markets, with air cargo operations at Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International Airport attracting international talent.
What types of transportation roles typically qualify for H-1B sponsorship in Ohio?
H-1B sponsorship in transportation requires the role to qualify as a specialty occupation, meaning it must typically require a bachelor's degree or higher in a specific field. Roles that commonly meet this standard include transportation engineers, supply chain analysts, logistics operations managers, GIS transportation planners, and freight systems analysts. General driving, dispatching, or warehouse operations roles do not qualify, as they do not require a specific degree for entry.
How do I find transportation H-1B sponsorship jobs in Ohio?
Migrate Mate is built specifically for international job seekers and filters listings by visa sponsorship type, industry, and state, making it straightforward to browse transportation H-1B jobs in Ohio without sorting through postings from employers who do not sponsor. You can filter by the Transportation and Logistics category and select Ohio to see active roles from employers with documented H-1B sponsorship history. This saves significant time compared to manually screening general job boards.
Are there any Ohio-specific considerations for H-1B sponsorship in transportation?
Ohio's transportation sector is closely tied to automotive manufacturing supply chains, which creates demand for logistics and engineering professionals but also means hiring cycles often follow auto production schedules. Ohio does not impose state-level visa requirements beyond federal H-1B rules, but employers in regulated transportation segments, such as rail or commercial freight, may require additional professional certifications alongside the H-1B petition. Prevailing wage determinations for Ohio metro areas like Columbus and Cleveland are set by DOL and will differ from national averages.
What is the prevailing wage for H-1B transportation jobs in Ohio?
U.S. employers sponsoring a visa must pay at least the prevailing wage, which is what workers in the same role, area, and experience level typically earn. The Department of Labor sets this rate to make sure companies aren't hiring foreign workers simply because they'd accept lower pay than a U.S. worker. It varies by job title, location, and experience. You can look up current prevailing wage rates for any occupation and location using the OFLC Wage Search page.